Yucatan Eulogy

Oh how my heart hurts. Not only for our camp aka "Hardtimes Plantation" but for all those affected by the now infamous Mississippi River Flood 2011. This year river levels are expected to reach an all time high, surpassing the former higher levels of the "100 years flood" of 1927. The river is expected to crest at Vicksburg on 5/19 at 57.5. Normally flood stage is 43 feet. As of today, we already have about 5 feet of water in the camp. If the prediction holds, the water will reach our ceilings and beyond.

Thankfully we have flood insurance and it is "just a camp" as my Mom says, but it is still rough. There are lots of memories there, and it is hard to believe we have only been part of the Yucatan family since 1996. There have been numerous ski crashes, lost rafts, moonlight boat rides, porch-sitting visits, Turkey Neck parades, bonfires, trips to the levee, fish fries, crawfish boils, etc. Life at the Lake is about slowing down, getting away from it all, and spending quality time with each other. To quote our cheesy t-shirts "You can at Yucatan!"

So this will be a rebuilding summer for us, and almost all of the camps on our end of the lake, but trust me, by next summer we will be back and better forever. And to all of those suffering the effects of the flood in their "real homes" all up and down the Mississippi Delta, my heartfelt prayers go out for you.

Carrie Mc

Two down and One to go

Oh how time flies!

Last time I blogged I was in the process of moving back in with the parents, figuring out how to be a student again, and adjusting to life in Mississippi. Here I am, 2 years later, having just completed my second year of law school.

I have decided I like being a perpetual student. From K-4 to now, I have always had summertimes and spring breaks, pretty nice. It is scary to think that in 1 more year, I will have my first full-time 8-5 job. That will be an adjustment.

Okay, since I have been absent from the blogging world for awhile, quick update:
*Bought and moved into and renovated an old..1946...home. (maintenance never ends)
*Learned to live with roommates again
*Made my first ever "C"
*Got Scuba certified in Honduras
*Gave a graduation speech in both Guatemala and my home church
*Roux turned 3
*Celebrated birthdays & holidays (the Big 30 was not as eventful as I thought it would be.)
*have realized I often miss the classroom & my students
*and lastly have spent an inordinate amount of time studying and researching

So here I am, hoping to be a better blogger in the future!

As always, "Love the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."

Carrie Mc (& Roux too)